May 20, 2011

embarrassment can kill.

today started early. with that, i was promised an early mark. my wish was granted so i left work just after 3 to head home and get some wedding brownie baked. not before stopping off at lifeline (to pick up some glassware and pink melmac!) and then coles for ingredients. driving home, i had a run in with an angry man who swore he had right of way in a cramped corner at the top of a crazy steep street. it's one of those tricky situations (lack of road markings and tight corners don't help) that left me feeling a little sad and silly. he followed me to my parking spot just outside the opshop where he began yelling at me. being the lover not a fighter (boxing hasn't helped i guess) i just shrugged with confusion about why he was that angry. after a few minutes i got out of my parked car, crossed the street towards the supermarket, stopping just shy of the entrance to admire date scones in the bakery cabinet. can you tell my eating habits mirror my emotions? a little old lady sitting at a card table nearby caught my attention. she was a bowel cancer advocate and as i handed over a small $5 (i'd spent the rest of my change at the oppy, of course) her face brightened, which instantly lifted my mood. as i walked away, she called out to me that my skin was beautiful and asked what skin care regime i followed. i knew she really didn't care about my regime, she just wanted a chat. she picked the right girl. we chatted for several minutes, mostly about oil of olay and staying out of the sun, but she definately left an impression on me. i'm wearing the orange bangle that states 'embarrassment can kill', which i believe can be related to many types of cancer. not only did she enlighten me about the issues that come with early cancer detection, she gave me hope that there are some truly beautiful people out there. to the guy who almost killed my spirit, try a little kindness....i really didn't mean to cut you off. thank you for listening. have a wonderful weekend full of inspiring conversations and time with loved ones. ps. i wish i was wandering tate modern and eating hummingbird bakery cupcakes with my mama..she's in london right now. x

a few things i'm loving and doing....

dreaming of one day buying that lazybones quilt..in duck egg blue.

visiting wallpaper heaven in copenhagen. the story of how she came across thousands of rolls of vintage loveliness is enough to get me saving all of my dollars.

11 comments:

I get so frustrated, and unfortunately angry myself, at road ragers like that. On more than one occasion my partner has come home with a story about a guy who followed her after a road incident. Never happens when I'm in the car with her though.

But in the end I agree with you. There are wonderful people out there we meet everyday. You just have to be open enough to spend some time with them. I try to remember that. It makes me relax - like your post.

I'm up late as we were expecting guests from mainland Australia. They were fogged out and had to return back to Melbourne. A nice cup of tea and a blog!! To take my mind off this worry Then I found your blog. Very good reading and really helped me get my mind off my friends terrible ordeal. Il enjoy following your blog. thanksChrisartist

It's a horrible feeling isn't it? I'm so glad you talked to that lady after and he didn't ruin your day! I bet that brownie is amazing. Oh and that wallpaper - I may have to go there and stock up for you. Meet me there perhaps? love you!xx

Hi Laura, what a day! I really don't understand why people have to be so cranky.....I say 'ignore them' and continue being happy, becuase that's what you do best! Every now and again you meet lovely people that make up for the 'not so lovely' ones. I really enjoy meeting the lovely little elderly ladies that come into the library where I work. They always have something nice to say and have such a positive outlook on the world. It's amazing how a small comment can make or break your day. Happy weekend lovely lady xoxo

I'm always saddened by how angry people are, whether they are commuting by bike or car. What could be a much more peaceful part of the day is being turned into an outlet for people's life frustrations. I saw a cyclist intentionally hit a runner the other day - it choked me up, it was such a horrible thing to do. But as always there are people around who do smile and enjoy interactions with strangers. Glad you got to finish with that positive experience! But I'm also certain it is your attitude that brings about the positive ones too. :)

Just ignore all the cranky people and keep mosying on your way. I spent ages wandering around retrovilla's wallpaper collection last night then forgot to pop back and thankyou for sharing. I agree her luck at stumbling onto such a treasure and see the potential is so inspiring. Love the pink house too. melx

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